Rufous-throated Sapphire

The Rufous-throated Sapphire is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family. It is found at forest edge, savanna-like habitats and plantations in northern and central South America.

The Rufous-throated Sapphire is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Rufous-throated Sapphire (Hylocharis sapphirina) (Gmelin, 1788) summary taxon grid map Wikipedia NatureServe Google: Web|Scholar ITIS Birdlife Google|Flickr Xeno-Canto - photo: papamouchi Photo powered by flickr.com. More

The Rufous-throated Sapphire (Hylocharis sapphirina) is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family. It is found at forest edge, savanna-like habitats and plantations in northern and central South America. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Hylocharis sapphirina. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 10 July 2007. Stub icon This Apodiformes-related article is a stub. More

Rufous-throated Sapphire (Hylocharis sapphirina) = French: Saphir à gorge rousse German: Rotkehl-Saphirkolibri Spanish: Zafiro Gorgirrojo Other common names: Red-throated Sapphire Taxonomy: Trochilus sapphirinus J. F. Gmelin, 1788, the Guianas. In past, several races were recognized, notably guianensis (Guyana) and brasiliensis (Bahia), but pattern of distinguishing morphological characters is not constant. Monotypic. More

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RUFOUS-THROATED SAPPHIRE Hylocharis sapphirina Unlike his close relative the Gilded Sapphire, the Rufous-throated is a strongly sexually dimorphic species. Though females look just like the much commoner Gilded, males are quite different, decked out in blue and green. This is a rare bird in Paraguay with very few records from scattered localities. More

Rufous-throated Sapphire Hylocharis sapphirina = Sinnamary, French Guiana - Jul 26, 2002 More

Rufous-throated Sapphire Hylocharis sapphirina = Described by: Gmelin; J. F. (1788) Alternate common name(s): None known by website authors Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors Photographs Sinnamary, French Guiana - Jul 26, 2002 More

Rufous-throated Sapphire (Hylocharis sapphirina) This colorful hummingbird is often found among flowers in clearing and thickets near the edge of the Brazilian rain forest. It stands 13 high. Hummingbird is 3 by 3 Inches. More

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